Sustainable Fisheries

Sustainable fisheries management aims to strike a balance between meeting the needs of fishing industries and ensuring the long-term health and productivity of marine ecosystems.

Pole and line fishing is a selective fishing method that targets specific fish species without causing significant bycatch or damage to the marine environment.

Bycatch refers to the incidental capture of non-target species, such as dolphins, sea turtles, and seabirds, during fishing operations.

The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) is an international agreement that sets out a comprehensive legal framework for the conservation and management of marine resources.

Catch and release is a fishing practice where fish are caught and then returned to the water alive, often with the intention of preserving fish populations.

Trawling is a fishing method that involves dragging a weighted net along the seafloor, often resulting in habitat destruction and bycatch.

Marine protected areas (MPAs) are designated areas of the ocean where fishing and other human activities are restricted or prohibited in order to protect marine life and habitats.

Longlining is a fishing method that involves setting a series of baited hooks on a long line, which is then left in the water for a period of time.

Aquaculture is the practice of farming fish in controlled environments, such as fish farms or hatcheries.

Gillnetting is a fishing method that involves setting a net that hangs vertically in the water, capturing fish as they swim into it.

Depletion refers to the reduction in the size and abundance of fish populations due to overfishing.

Dredging is a fishing practice that involves dragging a heavy metal frame along the seafloor, often resulting in habitat destruction and bycatch.

Ghost fishing refers to the practice of fishing with nets that have small mesh sizes, capturing even juvenile fish.

Pot fishing is a fishing practice that involves setting a series of traps or pots on the seafloor to catch fish.

Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing refers to fishing activities that are conducted in violation of national or international laws and regulations.